At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the Occupational Therapy team, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Company: Join Gateshead Council's Independent Living Service for a meaningful career.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, and dedicated recruitment support.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: HCPC registration and experience in Occupational Therapy management required.
The predicted salary is between 29.7 - 36.3 £ per hour.
Occupational Therapy Team Manager - Independent Living Service
Location: Gateshead Council Civic Centre, NE8 1HH
Pay Rate: £31.87-£33.93 per hour
Contract: Maternity Leave Cover
Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapy Team Manager to join Gateshead Council's Independent Living Service.
Requirements
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Significant recent experience working as an Occupational Therapist, ideally within a local authority, social care or community setting.
- Previous team management or leadership experience within an Occupational Therapy service.
- Experience managing workloads, staff performance, risk and complex cases.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, statutory requirements, quality assurance and risk management.
- Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
- Ability to produce management reports and monitor service performance.
- Experience supporting staff development through supervision and performance management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and line manage the Occupational Therapy team, setting targets and supporting continuous professional development.
- Manage workload, competing demands and allocation of cases effectively.
- Oversee team action plans, risk assessments, safeguarding and statutory compliance.
- Ensure high-quality practice through case audits, quality assurance and monitoring of OT treatment plans and documentation.
- Develop effective partnerships with internal and external agencies to support integrated service delivery.
- Manage recruitment, attendance, employee relations, occupational health and disciplinary processes where required.
- Prepare and present performance, management and business reports.
- Monitor budgets and promote cost-effective service delivery.
- Provide reflective supervision and development support to Senior Practitioners.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures across the service.
- Respond to complex and high-risk complaints.
- Deputise for the Service Manager when required.
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- £300 referral bonus when you refer a colleague or friend who is successfully placed
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice-weekly payroll
- Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please send your up-to-date CV to Shristi Yadav at or call (phone number removed).
Know someone who may be interested? Refer them to us and receive a £300 referral bonus!
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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